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Commission eyes jail service proposals

By LEANNE AKIN

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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will be considering recommended proposals for inmate medical care and food services at the Jackson County Jail and the Jackson County Correctional Institution.

At Monday’s work session, County Manager Kevin Poe presented information about requests for proposals sent out for inmate medical services and for meals.

The board is being asked to authorize Chairman Tom Crow, in association with Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum, to enter into a contract with the Correct Health to provide medical care and to approve a contract with Trinity Services Group for meals.

The commission is expecting to act on the recommendations as well as other agenda items pushed to the Dec. 16 meeting. Sheriff Mangum and Chief Deputy Daniel Thomas were in attendance at the work session.

Correct Health’s proposal will increase the number of hours medical personnel are at the jail and CI to evaluate and treat inmates.

Poe said the inmate population would be provided greater access to mandated healthcare.

The new contract will increase the total cost of the annual contract by $107,967.48 for a total annual contract cost of $512,459.48.

The presented contract is for $372,623.76 for inmate medical services at thejail and the amount of $139,935.72 for inmate medical services at the correctional institution.

Other proposals were received from Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Correctional Healthcare Companies, Quality Choice Correctional Healthcare, Southern Correctional Medicine and Southern Health Partners. Proposals ranged to a high of $1,156,289.76.

Trinity Services Group’s proposal will increase the number of supervisory persons in the jail kitchen but will lower the annual cost of feeding the inmates by as much as $30,222.

Additionally, Trinity Services Group will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment.

Proposals were also evaluated from ABL Management, Aramark Correctional Services, Correctional Resources Group and Valley Services.

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In other item for the consideration of commissioners, a proposed agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation will cover the engineering and construction work necessary to relocate the fiberoptic line that is in conflict with the project to widen State Route 15 Alternate from Storey Street to State Route 82.

The county’s Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) proposal is projected at $608,607.25 with the county making a 30 percent match. Projects on the list include Waterworks Road, Ednaville Road, Galilee Church Road beginning at Highway 124 and ending at the bridge, North Jackson Loop and partial paving of Lyle Field Road beginning at Highway 82 and ending at Mitchell Road.

Santa Claus is coming to town Hoschton, Jefferson, Winder and Commerce are ringing in the holidays this weekend Ho! Ho! Ho! Guess who is on the way? Yes, that jolly ol’ elf will be making numerous appearances across the area as the countdown is on for Christmas – just 20 days until that special day. He is busy checking up on boys and girls to see who has been naughty and who’s been nice.

City of Hoschton Santa Claus is coming to the Hoschton Depot from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Children can visit with Santa and get a free photo with Santa and a surprise, compliments of the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club.

Hoschton will also be hosting another holiday celebration on Dec. 14 with plans for an outdoor showing of “Polar Express.” See more below.

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‘Tis the season for cash registers to ring as shoppers search for gift ideas for family and friends. Those stepping into My Gift Store in the Mulberry Walk shopping center off Highway 211 in Braselton are greeted by this elfish creature among other festive faces – from snowmen, UGA Bulldogs and other canines and, of course, Santa – and fraser fir fragrances. On the heels of Black Friday was Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday and retailers are hopeful that consumer confidence in a rebounding economy will translate into sales. See more about holiday shopping on Page 3B.

The Winder Christmas Parade will be held from 4-5 p.m. along May Street because of the ongoing work on the Streetscape project.

The parade will step off from Polite Road near Akins Ford and will travel East

on May Street to Maynard Street at First American Bank.

City of Jefferson To kick off the holiday season, Downtown in December will be held in Jefferson on Friday from 5-9 p.m.

Many downtown businesses and restaurants will be open with holiday sales and specials.

Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in town to start the Christmas season. Shop at the downtown stores that will be open with special sales. Enjoy local musical performances while walking around and visiting and sipping your favorite hot beverage.

On Friday, Dec. 6, take part in Photos with Santa in the Pendergrass Store from 5:30-9 p.m. Custom photos will be sold by Powell & Parr Photography or you may bring your own camera (cell phone or video) for $5. Visit with Santa for free.

Free carriage rides around town sponsored by Crawford W. Long Museum Association & Main Street Jefferson.

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Jackson County CI detainees graduate with GEDs For The Paper

Lanier Technical College and the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program sponsored a 2013 graduation ceremony on Nov.16 at the Jackson County Correctional Institute honoring eight detainees who recently earned their GED. The guests and graduates were welcomed by Warden Johnny Weaver, who gave some statistics on the Department of Corrections in Georgia stating that 1 of every 13 Georgians (adult population) are under DOC control either through probation, parole or they are behind bars.

Nationally, there are one in every 31 adults under some form of supervision .

There are 23 county prisons in Georgia and they house 5000 inmates. Out of every $17, $1 is consumed by the Department of Corrections.

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lar budget to house inmates in Georgia. In Georgia, there are 350 inmates released each week making the total for the year 18,200. Of the 18,200 released, 65 percent will return within a year of release. This means that 2 out of 3 will come back to the DOC. Weaver told how JCCI is trying to keep this from happening with their inmates by working to build better citizenship, preparing the individual for the future and working on re-entry services that will help the individual get back on the right path once they are released.

In June, the JCCI opened a career center that works with the inmates in social services, educational tutoring, basic computer and typing skills and resume preparation and job planning. JCCI has had 11 inmates obtain

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GED certificates were presented to the graduates by Warden Weaver, Brenda Thomas and Mark Shirley, pictured center, with those receiving certificates who included Derrick Baynes, Deterrion Bentley, Brandon Cochran, Nicholas Holloway, Scotty LeBlanc, Sandus Manuel and Dexter Tamplin. Sean Geddis was not present for the ceremony.

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Winder to begin search for new chief of police

By Lona Panter

Regional staff

The City of Winder has decided to name one of its police officers suspended during a recent cheating investigation as the new interim chief after he was cleared of wrongdoing.

Major Jim Fullington will return to the department as interim chief while the search for a permanent chief takes place.

The matter resulted in four men’s loss of their jobs.

On Monday night, Mayor David Maynard released a statement to the press announcing Fullington’s return to full active duty. “My review of all the information concerning the improper testing procedures led me to the conclusion that Major Fullington acted properly in response to the information he received. He is now acting interim chief. The investigation is now closed.”

Chief Dennis Dorsey and Lt. Frank Farr resigned. Officers Randel Michael and Joey Lovinggood, who had been placed on leave after failing the retest, are also out of a job.

The department was shaken after several officers voiced concerns about cheating on a physical fitness test taken in the fall. After learning of the issues, the mayor suspended Dorsey, Farr and Fullington on Nov. 1, and procured the services of Clarksville attorney David Archer, who investigated the incident . He submitted a report ton his findings on Nov. 25.

A physical agility test administered had Michael, Lovinggood and James McKinney failing and, prior to the retest, Dorsey told Farr to “do whatever was necessary” for the men to pass the test.

What Archer noted in his report were examples of distractions of evaluators. He noted Michael, McKinney and Lovinggood all admitted to cheating, and Farr “freely admitted his involvement in the cheating because he did not want to see those three officers lose their jobs.”

“He did not directly implicate Chief Dorsey as being involved but said ‘in his mind’ he thought it was what Chief Dorsey wanted him to do,” Archer wrote.

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At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the annual Christmas parade, sponsored by Main Street Jefferson and the Jefferson Area Business Alliance, will be held with Braden Knebel and Katie Testement as grand marshals. The theme is “Santa’s Workshop.”

Crawford Long Museum will host a Miniature Gingerbread House Workshop for ages 5-12 from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Call 706-367-5307 to register.

Sunday will bring a Tours of Churches/Homes, in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Jefferson. For more information, call 706-367-5307 or 706-367-5714.

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Commerce by Candlelight is Friday, and Santa will be at the civic center on Saturday from 1011:30 a.m. A Christmas movie can be enjoyed at 1 p.m. at the civic center.

The parade is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Christmas Extravaganza The City of Hoschton is presenting a Christmas Extravaganza beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Hoschton Depot.

There will be hot cocoa, a cookie decorating contest, s’mores, Christmas carols and family fun. Screen on the Green will be showing Polar Express.

In addition, “Love Lights a Tree” will feature a special Christmas tree-lighting ceremony by the American Cancer Society to honor loved ones near and far who are currently battling or who have lost their fight against cancer.

A special Luminaria ceremony will be held at this event. With a $5 donation, loved ones can receive a purple ribbon to adorn the city’s Christmas tree. For a $20 donation, loved ones will receive a special keepsake ornament to take home to their own tree.

Order forms for the Love Lights a Tree are available at Hoschton City Hall. For information, contact Ali Merk at amerk@cityofhoschton.com or visit cityofhoschton.com for updates.

JCCO awards banquet is slated for Dec. 14

Jackson County Community Outreach will host its 15th annual achievement awards banquet on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The banquet will recognize some outstanding Jackson County citizens, leaders and young adults, according to JCCO president Jim Scott.

The banquet honorary chairman is Lee Bryan, president of TenCate Geosynthetics, Americas in Pendergrass, a major international employer.

Keynote speaker will be the Honorable Michael Thurmond, superintendent of the DeKalb County School System. He is a three-term former Georgia Labor Commissioner. He longtime public service career also included serving as director of the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from Clarke County and a lecturer at the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

“Mr. Thurmond was the keynote speaker for the JCCO’s first awards banquet in 1998,” said Scott. “Since his appointment in DeKalb County in 2013, significant turn-around improvements have occurred in that school system, leading to the extension of his contract this

year.”

Jackson County Public Development director Gina Mitsdaffer will serve as banquet mistress of ceremonies.

Her 16-year governmental career includes planning and development leadership positions in Jackson County and the City of Jefferson.

The welcome will be extended by Jackson County Commission Chairman Tom Crow. He has a long career of public service in the county.

The 2013 banquet theme is “15 Years of Continuous Community Service.”

Proceeds from the banquet will benefit the JCCO 2014 Scholarship Fund and the JCCO Endowment Fund.

Tickets are $30 for a single seat with reserved tables for eight for $300. The RSVP deadline for table purchases is Dec. 7, with some single seats available for purchased at the door.

Advanced seating can be obtained by calling Jim Scott at 706-335-3367 or banquet chairwoman Charlotte Johnson at 706-335-5488.

JCCO is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity and is certified by the Georgia Secretary of State as a domestic nonprofit organization. Contributions may be made to Jackson County Community Outreach, P.O. Box 746, Commerce, GA 30529.

Hill Street on Nov. 20 was also charged with no proof of insurance, operating a vehicle with a suspended registration and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

■■ A Nov. 18 one-car mishap was investigating on Washington Street. No injuries were reported.

■■ A Nov. 26 one-car mishap was reported on Highway 11. One injury was logged.

■■ A man was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Med 5 after he was reportedly in the roadway on Highway 129. The description was given of a red Dodge truck driving away from the scene. Witnesses told police the truck struck the man, identified as Steve Coleman, 30, of Pendergrass, who said he was directing traffic as the truck was attempting to exit the parking lot by driving the wrong way. Coleman said the vehicle sped toward him and he grabbed the open driver’s door and jumped onto the running boards before being thrown off.

■■ Three vehicles were involved in a Nov. 24 wreck on Highway 129 at John B. Brooks Road. One person was taken to Athens Regional Medical center by Med 5.

■■ No one was hurt in the Nov. 23 three-vehicle wreck investigated on Fairlane Drive. Also on Nov. 23, a

two-vehicle mishap was investigated on Damon Gause Parkway at Highway 11.

■■ Four other traffic accidents were also investigated since Nov. 23. A man involved in one mishap was questioned about a fire hydrant and manhole cover in his pickup. He said he was given the items by a former Jefferson employee.

POLICE REPORT Braselton Police ■■ A domestic violence report was filed Nov. 25 from a Grand Hickory Drive location where family members argued over a lost cell phone charger. The younger individual said she was kicked by the older relative but there were no signs of injury. The parties apologized and were separated for the evening.

■■ A driver and passenger reported a pickup truck driver had pointed a handgun as they were riding along Interstate 85 on Nov. 26. The female said she needed to use the restroom so their Cadillac was riding in the emergency lane when traffic slowed and a semi-truck cut him off and forced the Cadillac to fall in behind him. The couple indicated the truck had clipped their mirror.

When officers arrived, there were conflicting stories and not sufficient evidence to file charges.

■■ Police responded to an alarm at Hamilton State Bank around 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 28 to find a large Caterpillar forklift stopped next to the drive-thru with the engine running. The area was littered with plastic debris and wires were sticking out of the ground.

Reports indicate it appeared someone had stolen the forklift from a nearby construction and used it to pull the ATM up and load it on to another vehicle.

The forklift was moved away from the drive-thru and turned off.

A construction site representative was contacted about the equipment theft.

A key holder from the bank arrived and bank security personnel were en route.

■■ The driver of a 2002 GMC Sierra who failed to yield for emergency vehicles was taken into custody on Interstate 85 on Nov. 28.

John William Cronic was driving a vehicle which was reported as stolen and he failed to stop for the blue lights and siren of a Jackson County Sheriff’s vehicle. The driver also failed to stop for a Braselton unit. That officer reported the Sierra made a right off the interstate near Hamilton Mill Road and into the woods toward the Sardis Church Road area. A perimeter was established with Braselton, Gwinnett County, State Patrol and Gwinnett’s air unit assisting. The man was soon taken into custody.

■■ A man involved in a battery incident at a Highway 53 address was taken into custody. The victim sustained injuries and medical personnel were called to the scene.

■■ The case of a man pointing a gun at a couple outside Bottom of the Cup on Nov. 20 was turned over to investigators after the owner of the establishment continued to interfere with the investigation outside the bar. When it appeared a woman had been pushed to the ground by her

husband, people attempted to intervene and the husband pulled a gun from his vehicle. The wife said she tripped and was not pushed while the man said he pushed her out of the way because he was going to vomit. He did and then looked up to see people approaching. He said he got the weapon for his protection and his wife said he never raised the weapon.

■■ A man reported $250 was taken from his wallet under the seat of his vehicle while it was parked outside a Broadway Avenue commercial business on Nov. 30.

■■ The man determined to be the primary aggressor in a Dec. 1 domestic dispute at an Olney Falls Drive residence was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

Jefferson Police ■■ A reckless conduct complaint was filed Nov. 21 against a man who AIDS who had been involved in a sexually relationship with an area woman. The woman notified police after confirming the man has AIDS after he told her he was also on a number of dating sites. The woman has tested negative for AIDS but is concerned he may be exposing other unsuspecting women.

■■ A driver along Damon Gause Parkway notified police after striking several objects in the roadway on Nov. 21. The man’s vehicle sustained undercarriage damage after striking a hitch and possibly other metal objects including lug wrenches, a two-ton jack, wiring and other debris which was removed from the highway.

■■ A Pine Street apartment resident reported the theft of her prescription of Xanax. The 56 pills were taken from the prescription bottle on her bedside table while she was hospitalized in mid-November.

■■ A father reported his child had been injured by the child’s mother during two visits during November.

The incidents were logged and photographs were made of the child’s bruises.

■■ A Jefferson resident who reported her boyfriend failed to return her car which she loaned him on Nov. 16 to visit his brother in an Athens hospital contacted police.

The woman waited three days before making the report. The following morning the boyfriend returned the car.

■■ A Jefferson resident reported damage to property on Nov. 18 in which a beer bottle was busted on the porch, a Ford Ranger was dented and a front tire on the truck was also slashed.

The suspect is a former boyfriend.

■■ A Jimmy Reynolds Drive resident reported the fire pit he constructed with cement blocks and lumber had been removed between Nov. 15 and Nov. 21.

■■ A Cleveland woman could face false report of a crime charges after she walked into Waffle House crying just before midnight on Nov. 22 and claimed she didn’t know where she was.

The woman said she had been struck on the head and recalled a man with glasses.

She claimed she woke up in a wooded area behind Arby’s and was missing some clothing and was unfamiliar where her car was located.

The woman’s mother and boyfriend were contacted and came to the scene. During the investigation, police determined the woman had left her vehicle at a Gainesville location and rode Inn with a man on his motorcycle to Comfort Inn where they had stayed together. She told police she made up the story about now knowing anything because she is engaged and didn’t want anyone to know she had left with another man.

■■ Real Deals notified police after a man’s identity was used to place an order for $4,500 in merchandise.

Someone other than the caller was to pick up the items but the identity theft was determined. If someone arrives to pick up the merchandise, charges will be pursued.

■■ A Washington Street industry’s cleaning crew member was arrested and charged with public indecency and obstruction after a Nov. 23 investigation into a complaint of a man masturbating in the parking lot of the industry while looking at a woman in a vehicle. The woman and her boyfriend notified police who were able to obtain surveillance video which seemed to support the complaint. The man admitted to the act.

■■ A Jefferson resident reported her wallet was missing from her purse on Nov. 18. The wallet contained a debit card, several credit cards and $400 in cash in addition to blank checks.

There were several oppor-

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tunities for individuals visiting the home to have access to the purse or it could have been lost at a local restaurant where she last recalled seeing the wallet.

■■ A vehicle owner notified police that someone had damaged her Honda Accord Nov. 19 when it was parked in the Jefferson Center business complex.

■■ A driver stopped on Highway 129 for speeding was also charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane.

■■ A Pine Street apartment resident reported a stolen cell phone on Nov. 23.

A possible suspect was identified but the person denied taking the property.

■■ A Jefferson woman was charged with criminal trespass after an argument on the front porch of the home where her children live.

■■ A Jefferson Terrace resident reported the Nov. 23 theft of a blue and white Mongoose bike. Two other bicycles were not taken.

■■ A driver stopped for speeding on Winder Highway on Nov. 22 was also charged with giving a false name to police and driving while license is suspended.

■■ A criminal trespass incident was reported Nov. 22 at a Highway 82 location.

■■ A possible theft by shoplifting was reported at Family Dollar on Nov. 21. It was not known if the suspect who left in a hurry had actually taken any merchandise.

■■ A man whose vehicle was towed after a Nov. 23 wreck claimed money was missing from his wife’s purse. Also missing was some paperwork. While the man claimed there was $110 missing, the wife claimed there was $600 in the purse.

The man, who appeared nervous when talking with police, had been going through the vehicle all morning before law enforcement was notified. The man had been charged with driving under the influence and hit and run after he left the scene of the mishap on Fairlane Drive.

■■ The license plate was removed from a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle parking on Gordon Street, according to a Nov. 19 report.

■■ A driver stopped for speeding on Lee Street at

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ A residential fire was reported Nov. 29 at a Hunters Ridge Lane home in Nicholson. Everyone in the structure got out as the 11:30 a.m. fire was discovered.

■■ A Nov. 28 dispute was reported at a Lake Yamacutah Road location where a man who recently underwent surgery after an accident called authorities when another person at the location when he was denied a beer from the refrigerator.

The person told authorities she feared the medical complications of mixing alcohol with the medication he was already taking. The situation was mediated by deputies.

■■ Deputies assisted a stranded motorist along Interstate 85 on Nov. 28. Two

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Lanier Tech instructors nominate 26 students for Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership honors For The Paper

Instructors at Lanier Technical College have nominated 26 students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership competition, according to Jennifer Pulliam, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program.

GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students. GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 24 technical colleges as well as one Board of Regents College with a technical education division.

Instructors chose the following student nominees from South Hall and surrounding areas: Susan Gates, a radiology tech student from Buford; Laquita Harrison, a business management student from Gainesville; Monica Saraz-McMahon, a business management student from Gainesville; Lizbeth Jiminez, a medical assisting student from Winder; Brigitte Accary, a criminal justice student from Flowery Branch; Ashley Brown, a medical assisting student from Winder; Also nominated was: Kristine Graves, an accounting student from Gainesville; Andrew Gilmore and Victor Roman, drafting students from Gainesville; Yate Tripp,

NEWS Tavarez Holston is now serving as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) at Lanier Technical College.

Holston has more than 13 years of experience in higher education, including over a decade as an administrator.

Holston formerly served at Moultrie Technical College as Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and the Acting Vice President

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their GED this year. GED class enrollment is rising with more than 15 students in the GED program on any given class day. JCCI recently won awards from Lanier Tech for being first in the percentage increase of GED graduates with a 250-percent increase, and by placing first in highest overall level completion percentage with a 45-percent increase.

Weaver said other wardens and partners throughout the state continue to ask him what they are doing at JCCI that is revamping the program. Weaver gave all the credit to his staff and Mark Shirley, GED instructor, stating that they all have a stake in the inmates’ reentry process.

A GED makes the odds greater that these inmates will not return to their old ways and to the prison system.

Brenda Thomas, Director of Adult Education at Lanier Tech, spoke to the graduates expressing how very proud everyone was of their success and thanking them for letting Lanier Tech be a part of their celebration. She noted that each one of them was the key ingredient to their success and that by using their GED to further their education upon release, they are 65 percent less likely to become incarcerated again and they will earn more money in their jobs. She also expressed thanks to the families present for their support of the students.

The special guest speaker was Sheriff Janis Mangum, who told the graduates that she was honored to speak and share in their special day.

“I am talking to you and not everyone else,” she stated. “You had to prepare to take the GED test and, when you leave prison, you will have another test that you will need to prepare for. You will have a choice whether you want to hang out with your old friends that got you in your mess, or whether you want to use your GED and make something better happen in your life. You are here because of the bad choices you made previously. You made a good choice to get your GED and you can use it to become a productive citizen.”

Mangum went on to say, “Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything, because you can. Set you mind and know that God has a plan for you and you can do it. Lean on God to help you steer your life in the right di-

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Four finalists will be narrowed from the field of 26 students nominated for GOAL honors to compete for the title of Lanier Tech winner. a business Management technology student from Gainesville; Nathaniel Mauldin, a machine tool technology student from Dacula; Holly Maddox, a dental assisting student from Buford; Annamarie Keck, a business administration student from Flowery Branch; Celeste Gaines, an early childhood care and education student from Gaines-

for Academic Affairs. While at MTC, he provided leadership for academic planning, strategic planning, distance learning, assessment and initial accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Holston started his career at MTC as an adjunct business office technology instructor and has since served the college in various roles including campus administrator and Director of Online Instruction.

Holston earned the Bachelor of Business Administration degree from what is now the University of North Georgia, Master of Science in Management in Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness from Troy University, and expects to complete the Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Leadership at Valdosta State University in spring 2014.

Holston remarked, “I am honored to join Lanier Technical College as its Vice Pres-

rection and you will do fine.

Life is about three things: the choices we make;, the decisions we make; and the consequences we face because of the other two. To help you go in the right direction, read Psalms 31, and believe in God’s plan for you.”

GED certificates were presented to the graduates

by Warden Weaver, Brenda Thomas and Mark Shirley, pictured center, with those receiving certificates who included Derrick Baynes, Deterrion Bentley, Brandon Cochran, Nicholas Holloway, Scotty LeBlanc, Sandus Manuel and Dexter Tamplin.

Sean Geddis was not present for the ceremony.

Dr. Ray Perren, President of Lanier Tech, congratulated the graduates on their achievement and urged them to continue their education once they are released from prison. “There are technical colleges throughout Georgia that will welcome you into their programsm” he said.

“These programs can make a real difference in your life in the future. Take advan-

tage of the great opportunity to change your life and the lives of your family.”

Special guests at the ceremony included Dr. Perren; Dr. Howard Ledford, Dean of the Lanier Tech Commerce campus; Milton (Buddy) Nix Jr., former director of the GBI, former chairman of Pardons and Paroles Board and current consultant for post convictions at McIntyre and Associates; Sheriff Janis Mangum; Brenda Thomas of Lanier Tech; Mark Shirley, GED instructor at JCCI; CLCP board members Debbie Killip, Shawn Watson, Gail Fly and Guy Dean Benson; Irma Johnson of Lanier Tech; Joy Bates, lead GED instructor at the adult education center; Martha Crane, GED test proctor; and several family members of the graduates.

Staff and inmates at JCCI took part in the program and helped with the celebration and serving of refreshments.

Chief counselor Debbie Norris gave a tour of the career services center, GED study room and library.

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ville; Alexandria Irwin, a medical assisting student from Gainesville and James Hammond, a welding and joining technology student from Winder.

A screening committee will review each nomination, then conduct interviews. After the nominees have been ranked, four finalists will be chosen to compete for the Lanier

ident for Academic Affairs.

The college has remarkable leadership, faculty and staff, and I look forward to working closely with them as we prepare students for Georgia’s workforce.

“There are few experi-

Technical College GOAL winner of 2014.

The four finalists will take part in another round of interviews and evaluations by a selection committee of representatives from local business and industry. The student judged most outstanding will be designated as the college’s GOAL winner and move on to the regional competition.

ences that compare to assisting students arrive at ‘aha’ moments. I believe that helping others learn is one of the greatest joys in life. It is a high calling,” he said.

Holston previously worked as an economic

developer at the MoultrieColquitt County Development Authority.

Tavarez and his wife of 17 years, Leigh, have three children. They regularly lead humanitarian aid teams to the war torn Uganda, Africa.

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CHURCH NEWS Christmas Bible Study at Arbor Pointe Church will be held Dec. 11 and 18 at 10 a.m. Participants are spending three weeks exploring the different accounts of the birth of Christ as found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Arbor Pointe Church is located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. For more information, visit www. arborpointe.org or call 770-272-6778. sss Night in Bethlehem will be marked at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church where you can discover the wonder of Jesus’ birth.

Experience the old world charm of quaint little Bethlehem. Walk the streets of the market, do business with artisans, see and touch the stable animals, hear the music of the angels, and marvel the Christ child with the shepherds. Register with the Census Takers and pay your taxes to the tax collector in the form of one can of food. Enhance your family’s experience by coming in a simple

biblical costume. sss Mulberry Baptist Church will hold a 6 p.m. singing on Sunday, Dec. 8, with members of the church bringing special music. sss New Community Church will be moving to a new location on Jan. 5, 2014. We invite you to Sunday service for worship, teaching and communion at Lawson’s Funeral Home,located at 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton (between Church Street and West Jackson Street). Service is on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. New Community believes that if we can move people along in their faith journey to passionately love God, then consistently loving others will be the result. Our vision is that everyone who comes to New Community will be accepted, loved, and encouraged to connect with what God is doing at New Community and in Jackson County. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13, we can be all kinds

of great things, but if we don’t have love, we are only noise (paraphrase). If there is one thing that will define New Community, it will be LOVE. Join Pastors Mike McGuire and Joey Durmire as we gather together as a faith community. sss The Church of Hoschton invites the community to its services.

Service times are as follows: Bible Study starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday followed by morning worship at 10:30 and evening services at 6.

Wednesday service begins with prayer time at 7p.m. and Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. Pastor Cory Sexton can be reached at the church office at 706654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408.

“Two’s Day” Bible Study are continuing. There are two sessions beginning at 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Continental breakfast is served prior to each session. This month, the study will be in chapter 4 of the Book of James. sss

Arbor Pointe Church is offering Christmas adult Sunday school for four Sundays beginning Dec. 8. Rev. Brad Greene will lead an adult study group from 9-10 a.m. The theme is “The Characters of Christmas” and will explore Mary, Joseph, The Wise Men, Herod, and the Shepherds. Please note that childcare is not provided during this hour.

Arbor Pointe Church is located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. For more information, visit www. arborpointe.org or call 770-272-6778. sss New Liberty United Methodist Church extends a warm welcome to all visitors. Please join us for the season of Advent as we anticipate the coming of the Christ Child and learn of the blessing God is giving the world in Jesus. The worship service is at 11 a.m.

Everyone is invited to the Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the covered dish dinner, a visit from Santa, the children’s pageant and our Lessons

and Carols Service. This will be a great time for family and and friends to celebrate together the birth of Christ.

Bible study this month features the book of Romans. There are two classses to choose from: 9 a.m or 6:30 p.m. The classes are led by Pastor Whit Martin.

The youth meet on Sundays at 5 p.m ; Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m with coffee and biscuits. For additional information about the Children’s Ministry and the Youth Ministry, call the church office 706-654-2406.

Community groups that meet at the church: The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Troop 146 and Pack 146 meet at 7 p.m on Monday; The Braselton Yarners meet at noon on Tuesdays. sss The Women’s Ministry of Galilee Christian Church will host Lunch with Santa at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Family Life Center. Parents can bring children for a hot dog lunch, caroling and storytelling and a craft with Santa Phil and Mrs. Claus. For reservations, contact the church at 706-

367-8072.

Galilee Christian Church is located at 2191 Galilee Church Road in Jefferson. sss White Plains Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by the morning worship at 11. Children’s church is also at 11.

AWANA, with transportation available, is from 5-7 p.m. If transportation is needed, contact WPBC at 706367-5650. Sunday night worship is at 6.

Wednesday night adult Bible study is at 6:30 p.m.

White Plains Baptist is located at 3650 Highway 124 West in Jefferson. Call 706-367-5650. sss Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Winder will host Breakfast with Santa from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The cost is $5 per person.

Breakfast consists of pancakes and sausage with your choice of orange juice or coffee.

The Holidays are near... and, as a special service, Saint Matthew Catholic Church is hosting a See CHURCH NEWS, 7A

OBITUARIES Margie Adams Garrett

Died Nov. 24, 2013 Margie Adams Garrett, 78, of Hoschton, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at Blue Creek Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Guy Lee and the Rev. Jason Daniels officiated.

Mrs. Garrett was a warehouse associate with Blaid Industries. She was a member of Blue Creek Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Duel Garrett.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Teresa Adams of Cleveland and Ricky and Wanda Adams of Hoschton; daughter, Debbie Adams of Hoschton; sisters, Ole May Demore of Clarkesville and Mary Helen Burell of Cornelia; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Strickland Funeral Home, Clermont The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Lonnie Gresham

Died Nov. 26, 2013 Lonnie Gresham, 80 of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013.

Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late James and Callie Johnson Gresham. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Pilgrims Pride.

Mr. Gresham was also preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Lee Wilson Gresham; brothers, James, Claude, Richard, Theodis, Cleveland and Roosevelt Gresham; sister, Alberta Gresham; and great-grandson, D.J. Shields.

Survivors include his daughters, Sylvia (Terrell) Shields of Rome and Angela (Steve) Jackson and Veronica Gresham, all of Jefferson; son, Morris Gresham of Jefferson; brother, Allen Gresham of Jefferson; sisters, Bonnie Horton, Hazel Watson, Ella Mae Damons and Irene Gresham, all of Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at the New Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Hazell Quarrels officiating. Burial followed in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce.

Grandsons and nephews were honored as pallbearers.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Joe Hall

Died Dec. 1, 2013 Joe Hall, 83, of Winder, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.

He was a son of the late Wesley S. and Maryetta Dunagan Hall. He was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the Statham American Legion, the Winder Moose Lodge and the Winder Masonic Lodge #333.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Hall; daughter, Kathy Bahnsen (Elton) of Clemson,

S.C.; and granddaughter, Shea Bahnsen.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winder, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Janice Jones Kingsbury

Died Dec. 2, 2013 Janice Jones Kingsbury, 65, of Gainesville, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Gold City Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Level Grove Baptist Church in Baldwin.

The Rev. David Simpson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.5.

Born Dec. 9, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Lynn R. and Ellen Mildred Jones.

She was a member of Lanier Christian Church.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Tammy Patrick of Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Roger Walker of Flowery Branch and Gina and Will Baker of Cleveland; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Wayne Lisle

Died Nov. 30, 2013 Franklin “Wayne” Lisle was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Most recently, he had resided in Jefferson and Gainesville. Born Dec. 16, 1934, in Columbus, he was a son of the late Hubert Wayne Lisle and Wanda Estelle Horton Lisle.

Survivors include his wife of 50-plus years, Jenetta Faulkner Lisle, whom he called the “love of my life.”

Also left to remember his “Pearls of Wisdom” are his children and their families: Dareyl and Sallie Lisle of Gainesville (Maggie, Samantha, Gennifer, Megan, David, Brian); Jennifer and Lee Goza of Jefferson (Annie, Rachel, Tim, Kellie, Michael and Matthew); and Ellen and David Semones of Warner Robins (Seth, Kade and Luke); brother, Mike Lisle (wife Angela) of Carrollton.

He was also preceded in death by grandsons, Daniel Goza and Mackenzie Lisle; and brother, Jerry Lisle (wife Evon) of Lake Mary, Fla. He was a member of the Lake Worth High School, Florida, graduating class of 1953 and remained friends with classmates for the next 60 years.

He proudly served three years in the Army 82nd Airborne unit during the Korean War. He studied Civil Engineering and attended Ga. Military College, Southern Technical Institute and Marshall School of Law. He founded Lisle Associate General Contractors in Lawrenceville, where he designed and built hundreds of large, steel framed buildings.

With Jenetta, he was blessed to be able to travel for decades and was able fulfil his passion for golf by playing famous courses. This led him to eventually own three golf courses, one of which he designed and built.

In the 1950’s, he played minor league baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. In 2007, he was inducted into the prestigious Norcross Baseball Hall of Fame. Recently, he enjoyed playing with his son on MSBL/MABL baseball with 40+ year old men, until the age of 77.

Wayne truly loved following his grandchildren as they played various sports, seldom missing an event.

Prospect United Methodist Church was very special to him as he taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served with his church family in the work of the Lord, for more than 35 years.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Prospect United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville.

Officiating will be Pastors Eddie Herring, David Semones and Len Walker Jr. This will be followed by a time of visiting and remembering Wayne.

The immediate family will travel next week to Berrien County for interment at Riverside Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Prospect UMC Footprints of the Future Building Fund.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Mrs. Bill Martin

Died Nov. 26, 2013 Mrs. Wilda “Bill” Wheeler Martin, 89, of Maysville, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013.

Born in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Joseph Wheeler Sr., and the late Ina Doss Wheeler. A homemaker, she was a member of the Oconee Baptist Church and was a graduate the Martin Institute in Jefferson. Mrs. Martin was also preceded in death by her sisters, Nell W. Brown, Edna W. Mathis, Ora Emma Wheeler, Alda W. Harbin and Sara W. Daniel; and brother, Daniel Joseph Wheeler Jr. Survivors include her husband, Wilburn Lee Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Jean M. and Charles Wheeler of Maysville; grandson, Andrew (Mandy) Wheeler of Maysville; great-grandchild, McKenzie Lynn Wheeler; aunt, Helen Doss Howard of Austell; and a number of

nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Carlan officiating. Burial followed in the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Oconee Baptist Church, 4554 Highway 82 North, Commerce, GA 30529.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Brad Alan Murray

Died Nov. 25, 2013 Brad Alan Murray, 28, of Dacula died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013.

Born in Clearwater, Fla., he was a son of William Murray of Florida and Sheila Ann Murray of Winder. He was a co-manager of Ingle’s Grocery store in Clarkesville. Mr. Murray was a fun loving guy and will be missed by all that knew him.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his children, Kailey and Rylie Murray, Brad Murray and Bella Murray of Eatonton; brothers, Billy Murray of North Carolina and David Murray of Winder; and a number of other relatives survive.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr., officiating.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Daisy W. Parsons

Died Nov. 23, 2013 Daisy W. Parsons, 97, of Winder, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013.

A homemaker, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Smyrna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Parson; parents, Ernest King and Rebecca Davis Wood; brothers, Ernest J. Wood, Ray Wood and Bob C. Wood.

Survivors include her son, Charles B. Autry (Claudine) of Monroe; daughters, Rebecca Peters (Clifford) and Mildred Lowe (Robert), both of Monroe, and Barbara Robinson (John) of Winder; sister, Evelyn Benson of Seal Beach, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating.

Interment was in the Bostwick Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Louise T. Patton

Died Nov. 29, 2013 Mrs. Louise T. Patton, 86, of Winder, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

A native of Fairburn, she was a daughter of the late

Eunice and Roxie Parrot Turner. Mrs. Patton was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. J. V. Patton. She was a longtime employee of Winder Eye Care with 28 years of service.

She was a member of The Church at Winder.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Mark) Patton Parham of Dacula and Anita P. (Fred) Williams and Johnette Patton (Tony) Clark, all of Winder; grandchildren, Charla and Tony Freeman, John-Mark and Nicole Parham, Miriam Parham and Mario Vilchez, Jessica and Josh Parham, Rachel and Weston Herndon, Rebekah Williams, Michael and Kassey Etheridge, Amy Etheridge, Andria Clark and Cody Clark; great -grandchildren, Faith, Noah Eden and Luke Freeman, Emerson Parham and Maddox Etheridge.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at the Church at Winder with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Interment was in Gwinnett Memorial Park.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Joan Marie Pettit

Died Nov. 25, 2013 Joan Marie Pettit, 70, of Oakwood, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at her residence.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Chapel.

Born Oct. 19, 1943, in Parker, South Dakota, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Sady Walker.

She was of the Presbyterian faith. She retired from Cargill after 24 years, where she had been a customer service representative.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Pettit of Oakwood; sons and daughterin-law, Bill and Wednesday Pettit of Dacula and Paul J. Pettit Jr., of Oakwood; daughter, Jaime Corbin of Buford; and grandchildren, Aubrey Pettit and Courtney Corbin.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501, www. cancer.org.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

Gertrude G. Phillips

Died Nov. 29, 2013 Gertrude G. Phillips, 89, of Braselton, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

Born in Germany, she was a daughter of the late Johann Goebel and Johanna Feiker Goebel. She moved to Hall County in 1949 and retired from the New Holland Mill in 1992. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel; and daughter-in-law, Debbie.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Emily Phillips of Braselton; son, John Phillips of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Bradley Phillips and Todd and Erin Phillips, all of Charlotte, N.C., and Salvatore and Alysia Capriola of Cumming and Keely Lynn Phillips; and great-grandchildren, Kathryn Phillips, Darby Phillips, Jack Phillips, Kendrick Phillips, Callem Phillips, Gabriel Phillips, Owen Capriola and Isabella Capriola.

A funeral mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Jose Kochuparampil officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

William Darryl Propes

Died Nov. 29, 2013 William Darryl Propes, 52, of Flowery Branch, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Taylor and the Rev. Jeff Wright will officiate.

Born Sept. 30, 1961, in Gainesville, he was a son of John and Barbara Propes of Flowery Branch. He was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors also include his wife, Diane Propes; sons, Zach Propes and Jasper Propes, both Flowery Branch; brother and sisterin-law, David and Carrie Propes of Talmo; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Ann and J.T. Pirkle of Flowery Branch; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Dec. 5, 2013

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Here’s where your holidays get easier.

Plan your menu.

Place your order.

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Phone books, dictionaries lift us no more Some of the savviest advertisers know how to play on our emotions during the holidays.

For years, one of the coffee companies has shown the unexpected arrival of a son at Christmas. Of course, the first thing he does is brew a pot of coffee.

One of the grocery chains has a TV ad making you feel all warm and fuzzy about Thanksgiving.

One scene in the commercial was an eye-opener for me. It was a child sitting on what appeared to be a large city telephone book. It reminded me of my childhood. I have always suffered from a lack of height and can remember being boosted at the dining room table by an Atlanta phone book.

We also had the largest copy of a dictionary I’ve ever seen. It must have been 8 inches thick. It also served as a booster on a few occasions.

My need for a booster did not stop at childhood. When I anchored my first TV newscast, I was sitting on an Atlanta phonebook.

All of this begs the question: What will we do in the future?

I work every day in Atlanta and I haven’t seen a phonebook in our office in three years. I know they still print them, because there is an ad for the Yellow Pages on the side of a phone company van. But they, like so many printed pieces, are on the endangered species list.

The big Atlanta phonebook had so many ancillary uses. I worked at a radio station once and they replaced some big transformers in the broadcast transmitter.

The engineer put them on Atlanta phonebooks as insulation.

I’ve used them to prop up furniture, as a short stepstool and many other purposes. One day, they will go the way of the nickel Coke and we will have to figure out something else.

Part of the reason for

Harris Blackwood their demise is the end of the home phone and the fact that cellphones have no listings in the directory.

Uncle George Blackwood worked at a place that printed the Atlanta phonebooks. He used to bring us one when they came off the press. They smelled all fresh with ink. I immediately looked up our phone number to make sure it was in there.

We visited him once at the printing plant. He put me in a box and let me ride a conveyor belt and onto the metal rollers that sent the phone books to a waiting truck.

I was out in that part of Atlanta recently and the old printing building is empty.

Then, there is that dictionary. You’ve got to wonder, how many households own a dictionary? If they have one, they sure as heck aren’t using them.

I love to look at the attempts at English that people put on social media sites such as Facebook. Most folks can’t decide between words like “to” and “too.”

Some of them even confuse “two” in the mix.

Another favorite is the use of “capital” and “capitol.” The building with the gold dome is the Capitol. It is in the capital city of Atlanta.

I realize the language is confusing, even to some who have spoken it all of their lives. That’s why we once had dictionaries. I still have a big fat one on my office shelf. It wouldn’t boost me very far, but I’m keeping it.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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I was raised to shop better Tink had been in Los Angeles for a week so that morning before his plane left LAX, it occurred to me that a good wifely thing to do would be to welcome him back to the Rondarosa with a home cooked meal.

It would be, I decided, simple but grand. After deciding upon a vegetable lasagna and a four-layer red velvet cake with coconut cream cheese icing — nothing says, “Welcome back South” better than red velvet cake — I sat down at the kitchen table to make out the grocery list. It was long and, as it turned out, expensive. Guiltily, I gulped and paid the $60 bill, picked up my grocery bags, all of which I could tote without need of a buggy, and left.

I was raised better than that so as I left the grocery store, I felt terrible that I had slipped so far away from Mama’s teachings of food frugality. First of all, Mama rarely went grocery shopping. It was basically a foray every couple of months where she picked up staples such as coffee, flour and sugar. And when she shopped, she did not re-

Ronda Rich quire a grocery list for the things she needed were so few and always constant.

Once a week, Daddy stopped by the store to bring home a gallon of sweet milk and a gallon of buttermilk. Occasionally, he would also bring a loaf of bread but, mainly, we lived on what we grew.

Mama worked a garden in the unforgiving heat of the summer humidity to put aside a pantry and two freezers filled with vegetables. I have sat on the porch swing on many a July evening and shelled field peas until my thumb was tender, while other evenings I watched television with Daddy and helped Mama string green beans. I can still feel the stickiness of the corn that splattered and clung to my face, neck and arms as we sliced it from

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would walk a couple of miles to the small country store and exchange fresh eggs or a chicken for coffee, sugar, salt and flour.

Their cornmeal came from corn they raised, then took to the mill to have ground.

I do not believe it is a coincidence that our family from Mama and Daddy’s generation lived, for the most part, long and healthy lives. There were no preservatives in their food and their water came either directly from mountain streams or deep wells.

While I have neither the time nor the serious knowhow to live on the land like they did, there is one thing I can do: Cook from what is in the pantry. I can be resourceful and smart rather than grand.

Except, of course, when it comes to that scrumptious four-layer red velvet coconut cake. You have to splurge somewhere.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books, including “There’s A Better Day A-Comin’.” Sign up for her newsletter at www.rondarich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Sympathy for the plight of the beardless One of the few definite things that separates men from women is the ability to grow a beard – unless your lineage includes carnival folk (and whose doesn’t?)

Some men I know can grow a beard during a church service. I actually witnessed James Worthy, the former Los Angeles Lakers power forward, go from clean shaven to fully bearded during Game 7 of the 1988 NBA championship. In fact, he had a full beard by the third quarter and had to shave during a timeout.

This month’s movement – called No Shave November – which is meant to grow awareness for colon cancer, has only grown awareness of my inability to grow such follicles.

I’ve never grown a beard and that absence of hairiness has me questioning my manhood. This insecurity has led to a number of em-

Len Robbins barrassing episodes where I attempted to discuss power tools.

A man needs a beard.

A beard has so many advantages. It can hide double chins. If you commit a crime and are on the run, you can change your appearance by growing a beard or shaving it off. You never known when that will come in handy. If you have a beard and you don’t want to eat the rest of your peas, you can hide a few in there if need be.

Of course, there are disadvantages to a beard, like being mistaken for a member of the Taliban. But that’s a small price to pay for the rugged comfort of

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the cob then ran the knife in the reverse direction to gather the cream from the cob so we could freeze it.

It isn’t hard to close my eyes and smell the heavy scent of tomatoes or vegetable soup canning in the kitchen while Mama stood diligent guard over her ancient pressure canner to make sure that the gauge did not go too high and explode. I remember clearly, too, the smell of sage that permeated the house as Mama and Daddy set about making sausage from the homegrown hog Daddy felled with a single, well-placed bullet from his shotgun. “Hog killin’ time” came as soon as the first heavy frost had hit the ground.

In those days, if I had to venture a guess, I would say we spent no more than $800 a year on groceries.

For both Mama and Daddy were raised to know how to grow and harvest food so they would be self-efficient and frugal. Mama recounted from time to time how her family bartered for what they couldn’t raise. As a young girl, she

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being able to conceal unsightly blemishes or jowls.

The thing is, I don’t really know if I can grow a beard.

For the bristle-challenged like myself, growing a beard is a commitment. It can’t be done like the easily bewhiskered James Worthy, in a matter of minutes.

It takes weeks.

I’ve tried to grow a beard on numerous occasions.

Recently, I made an attempt over a long weekend.

I came back to work to screams of “Wolfman!” from fellow employees. I tried to grow one on our last vacation. The highfalutin lady at the seafood restaurant said they didn’t allow “diseased animals” in the dining area.

Because I’ve never grown a full beard, my stubble grows unevenly with patches of hair here and there, prompting the aforementioned fear of a half-man, half-wolf beast on the loose among those

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who can see the beard in its early stages.

But I really think that if I had more than four days, I could grow a decent beard that wouldn’t cause children to cry hysterically or mangy dogs to want to mate me.

Here’s my suggestion for men who, like me, want to grow a beard but can’t quit their jobs to do it. A leave of absence. Women get them for having a baby. You can get one for being a drug addict. Why not growing a beard?

To not allow a leave of absence for a law-abiding man to grow a beard is blatant discrimination.

There’s got to be a babyfaced lawyer out there somewhere willing to take up this cause.

Len Robbins is editor and publisher of the Clinch County News in Homerville. His column appears weekly.

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Continued from 2A adults and four children were transported to the truck stop at Exit 129 to await the arrival of a family member.

■■ A civil dispute was reported at a Winding Vine Lane location where a woman breaking up with her boyfriend told authorities he was attempting to leave in a vehicle registered in her name. He was, however, making payments on the vehicle. The man said she could have the vehicle for now and he would get a ride with another family member.

■■ A verbal dispute was reported Nov. 25 at a Bravo Road location in Pendergrass where a man claimed the owner was interfering with his electricity. The owner said the trouble was the complainant’s faulty appliances.

■■ A passenger in an untagged vehicle stopped on Plainview Road just after 4 a.m. on Nov. 27 was taken into custody on outstanding warrants. A felony child support warrant and a probation warrant had been issued against the Nicholson man.

■■ A Nov. 26 fire began in the kitchen of a Commerce Road home in Nicholson

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Snowflake Village during the Breakfast with Santa.

Children will have the opportunity to pick out their own inexpensive, high quality gifts for family and friends. The Snowflake Village is a program designed for children to shop on their own at school, in a safe, non-commercial environment. They can learn to budget their money and spend wisely, while also experiencing the “Joy of Giving.” The Snowflake Village will be set up in Hedges Hall and will be run by parent and teen volunteers. Gifts are priced for a child’s budget, ranging from 25 cents to $10, with most priced under $5. There are gifts available for all the members of your Snowflake Village family.

We will provide a Shopping Budget Envelope on Saturday.

This will allow you and your child the opportunity to decide together how much can be spent on each person.

Children will also have the opportunity to make a Christmas ornament to take home with them. sss Why are we here? How can my life have meaning, value and significance?

What is my purpose?

These are questions we all face at one time or another.

Come and join us as we study the Gospel Project in Sunday School and learn how sin robs us from experiencing the reason we have been made – to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

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where a pot filled with oil catch fire on the stove. Damage was reported to the kitchen cabinet and ceiling above the stove. The fire was extinguished when firefighters arrived to the 1 p.m. fire report.

■■ A Nov. 26 fire was reported at a Sanford Road home in Nicholson. The resident awoke to find the structure filled with smoke at 5:30 a.m. and got her children out.

The structure appeared to be a total loss.

■■ Deputies were called to a Chelsey Court location in Hoschton where a Nov. 25 verbal dispute was under way between a mother and her son. The mother contends her purse and money is missing and she wants the son to move out. She says there have been nothing but problems since he arrived five weeks ago from out of state. The son left with his dog and the parent was advised of the eviction process.

■■ Damage was reported Nov. 25 to the ice machine at the Exxon Quick Shop on Highway 124 in Hoschton after a vehicle jumped the curve. The driver said there was recent brake work performed on the vehicle.

The temporary protective order process was explained to a woman who claimed she

is being harassed and threatened by her ex-husband.

■■ A Jefferson River Road resident notified authorities Nov. 18 that a boat battery had been taken from his property by a relative he identified. The man had said he would return the battery but has not.

■■ An upset driver reported damage to her vehicle that occurred on Interstate 85 after rocks struck the car on Nov. 22. The driver and the dump truck driver had stopped at the Pilot station.

The driver, who grew madder as the deputy explained the dump truck she was following did not intentionally toss the rocks up from the roadway but wanted the driver detained. With no criminal charges possible although there were rocks in the treads of the truck, the truck driver was allowed the leave the location.

■■ A Sealy Place resident called to report the adjoining property owner was shooting a high-powered weapon on Nov. 23 and he was afraid to go outside and walk his dog. He also said his wife, who was sick in bed, was disturbed by the noise. The deputy checked to ensure the man was safely firing and advised the complainant the property owner was acting

safely and was well within his rights to use his land for shooting.

■■ A Jackson Trail Road resident reported Nov. 23 that stray dog had “attacked” his parked car, causing damage.

■■ A Jefferson woman reported the father of her children continues to harass her with phone calls. He claims she is keeping the children from him although he is to schedule visitations through the Division of Family and Children Services but has not done so.

■■ An intoxicated woman walking along Oak Grove Road in her pajamas on Nov. 24 was taken into custody after several calls were made of a suspicious person. The woman said she was walking to a relative’s home after a verbal dispute at her home.

■■ A verbal dispute at a Jackson Park Drive brought deputies to the location on Nov. 21. An argument over feeding chicken bones to her dog prompted the woman to call 911. Alcohol was a contributing factor in the incident. The man agreed to leave the scene.

■■ A Pond Fork Church Road resident was contacted

by Walton County deputies after a man who stayed at the home for a couple of

days was being sought in a theft investigation. The man was taken to Duluth and the Walton County deputies later returned to report the man’s car was impounded. They asked about some of the property including jewelry, and old chain saw and fishing equipment. She indicated some of the items may have been taken from her property without permission by the suspect or another man who was with him. The man was being held by police in Duluth.

■■ A man reported the theft of a musical instrument from an Oak Crest Lane address in Pendergrass where the man’s property was being stolen. The name of a suspect was provided.

■■ A harassing phone calls complaint was filed Nov. 25 by a Commerce woman who was kicked out by her mother. The caller is asking the complainant to come and get her property from the house.

■■ A hit and run was reported Nov. 20 on Interstate 85. The complainant was able to get tag information before the Honda Pilot left the scene. The driver said she did not have a license and didn’t want to go to jail so she get into the passenger seat and her passenger drove

away. Deputies notified the driver by phone and urged her to return to the scene but she was uncooperative.

■■ A verbal dispute was reported at a Cedar Ridge Drive location in Braselton on Nov. 20. The offender had left the scene after learning deputies were responding to the scene. The complainant was recovering from an injury to the eye inflicted by the suspect two days earlier.

■■ A motorcyclist was charged with reckless driving on Nov. 19 after refusing to stop for blue lights and sirens of a deputy who had paced the cyclist and his passenger at 91 mph. The cyclist, who weaved in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed, stopped on Highway 441 when he encountered slower traffic. He said he was taking his girlfriend to work and suggested his speedometer was broken.

■■ A vehicle left Mary Collier Road and struck a tree on Nov. 18. The driver was under the influence of alcohol and uncooperative with deputies who were forced to use a taser to get the man into a patrol car. A number of empty beer cans were found inside the car. DUI and obstruction charges were filed.

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Church is a group of called-out believers who are Committed to following Jesus Christ as Lord. We do this by sharing the good news of the gospel to those who are separated from God; and by teaching Believers how to be fully devoted followers of Christ. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 at the Depot in downtown Hoschton. A nursery and children’s church is provided.

Pastor Todd Coble may be reached at 678-3160273. God bless you and “See you at the Depot!” sss

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animals. Finally stop and enjoy hot chocolate, roast marshmallows, crafts and stories for the kids and have a family picture made. Admission is free. sss

minutes and visitors may arrive any time through 8:15 p.m. to be placed in a group.

Walk Thru is a guided tour through seven outdoor and indoor scenes presenting the Bible story of Christmas.

Along the way, see Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem and listen to the wise men around their tent. Once the journey is complete. gather around the Christmas tree and enjoy

homemade refreshments.

The church is located at 473 Jefferson Highway in Winder. sss

A Call to Worship now has a new location in the meeting room of Country Inn & Suites on Highway 124 in Braselton.

Services are at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. Call 706983-0449 or visit www. call2worship.org sss On Friday, Dec. 6, Arbor Pointe Church invites you to start your Christmas season off with your family by watching The Nativity Story. The community is invited to the church’s Worship Center at 7 p.m. to watch this live-action film which focuses on Mary and Joseph’s life as they travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. Childcare is not provided. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will host a chicken stew and chili fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Tickets are $6 for dine in or take out. Call 706-6541422 or email pathga43@ hotmail.com for tickets.

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Drive-thru Bethlehem from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Gillsville Baptist Church, located at 2595 Highway 323, just across the railroad tracks on Highway 323.

Drive through The Little Town of Bethlehem and meet Mary and Joseph, shepherds and wisemen and even the camel they rode in on. See Baby Jesus in the stable filled with

Northside Presbyterian Church in Winder invites the community to a “Christmas Walk-Thru” at the Log Cabin Church from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 14-15.

Each tour takes 30

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JHS stumbles against Lamar Co. 35-24

BY Brad Harrison

Macon Telegraph

Despite being in unfamiliar territory on Friday against Jefferson, Lamar County didn’t panic.

Behind for the first time at halftime all season, the unbeaten Trojans simply stuck with what had powered them to the GHSA Class AA quarterfinals: a potent running attack and strong defense.

Lamar County dominated the second half, snatching the game’s momentum and controlling the game’s tempo on the way to a 35-

24 win to return to the semifinals where it’ll face Benedictine. Home field will be determined by a coin toss.

“Everybody just kept calm,” Lamar County quarterback Lance Austin said. “We played as a team and came out and executed. It was a great win.”

The Trojans (13-0) trailed 17-14 at the break before outscoring the Dragons (11-3) 21-7 in the second half with the lone Jefferson score coming on a long touchdown pass from Evan Shirreffs to Dalton Hill.

Other than that, Lamar County

took over defensively following a first half in which the Trojans were outgained 185 to 117 in total yards.

In the second half, the Dragons were held to 134 yards, 80 of those coming on one pass play.

Lamar County, meanwhile, churned up 220 second-half yards.

“We told them we were not going to panic, it was not a panic situation.

We just had to go out defensively and figure out how to stop them,” Lamar County head coach Franklin Stephens said. “They were just nickel and diming us with what they had been doing all year. It was noth-

ing we hadn’t seen, we just had to figure out how to stop them.”

Behind 17-14, the Trojans fortunes stumbled to begin the third quarter after its first offensive drive stalled and the Dragons began to drive toward midfield. Jefferson fullback Tristen Jackson fumbled at the 27-yard line, and Lamar County’s Ray Lyons recovered the loose ball.

“You can’t turn the ball over and give them a short field and allow them to score,” Jefferson head coach Ben Hall said.

Two plays later, quarterback

Lance Austin found an open Quay Searcy in the end zone, and the Trojans led 21-17 with 4:57 to play in the third quarter.

“We needed a spark, and all of a sudden, there’s the ball on the ground,” Stephens said. “Offensively, it was a the spark we needed.”

From there, Lamar County was in firm control, gaining first down after first down to eat time off of the clock and force Jefferson into longer yardage situations.

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From left to right: Jefferson will graduate two of its finest athletes in defensive lineman Tyler Bowen (47) and running back Tristen Jackson (30).

Hawks have tough day at Archer Duals

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

With just one month left until area duals, high school wrestling teams are sharpening their moves to ensure they are well equipped for the tourney that can earn them a shot at state.

For the Mill Creek High School wrestling team, getting to that point has been toughsledding so far this season but veteran Marcos Rosenkjer is not giving up.

“I believe that we as a team need to improve our team spirit and be more supportive not only when we win, but also when we lose. We need to get closer as friends, not just teammates,” said Rosenkjer.

The Hawks had a rough day at the Archer Duals which took place Nov. 30. They saw losses against Cambridge, North Forsyth, Rockdale County and Tift High School. MCHS was just five points shy of beating Cambridge.

“I think we didn’t do as well as we should of. We were missing a few wrestles on our lineup and I felt like as a team we weren’t mentally there,” said Rosenkjer.

The Hawks may need to pull inspiration from its third-place finish at the Lambert Longhorn Round Up which took place Nov. 23. Mill Creek was awarded a trophy and saw two first-place finishes from Rosenkjer and Cody Wheeler. Matthew Felbaum and Ryan Matuszak finished second and Wesley Peterson finished third.

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From left to right: Will Maijala and Marcos Rosenkjer knock off the rust at a tournament at Lanier earlier this season.

Jefferson Dragon swimmers pick up first team win

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

For The Paper

Austin O’Kelley brings experience to an up and coming Jefferson boys swim team.

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In its inaugural season, the Jefferson High School swim team exceeded expectations in individual performances.

The Dragons have earned their first overall team victory by way of a couple of swimmers who stepped up and took on a larger load.

The Lady Dragons earned 424 points which was nearly 100 points higher than second-place finisher Pinecrest Academy. The boys finished in fourth place with 196 points, giving Jefferson the overall score of 620.

“I’m proud of the entire team for getting the first meet win in the history of the program,” said assistant coach Chad Klinck. “I’d really like to single out Cole Holbrook, who finished in first place, and Victoria Swaim, who finished in third place [and] really helped out by swimming the 500-yard freestyle and setting personal bests at this meet.”

Last year, Jefferson had just nine athletes at the high school level. This year, the squad added seven more, including a competitive group of freshmen. With two state qualifiers returning, Klinck said he is enjoying the growth of the program and expects Jefferson to bring home more wins.

“Our boys’ team should be more competitive as they are all more experienced. We expect our team to become more successful each year as we have very talented athletes at the middle school that will move into high school [in the near future],” Klinck said.

“The meet had 11 teams which consisted of 265 swimmers; it had a high and middle school division. We had several firstplace finishes and, in addition to winning the meet, we also qualified two relays and one individual for state,” said Klinck.

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STATE QUALIFIERS

Lady Dragons 200 yard medley: Camille Porter, Heather Perry, Lilli Blackstockand Bree Hanson 200 yard freestyle relay: Camille Porter, Heather Perry, Ryan Childress and Caroline Mitchell 50 yard freestyle: Camille Porter The Dragons will return to action Dec. 10 at Riverside Military Academy at 4 p.m.

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Jingle Jog 5K in Winder and Fun Run

Road Atlanta hosts final event of the year

Jackson County Parks and Rec

Come out and support the Barrow County Athletics Program in a 5K run on Dec. 21. The 5k run will begin at 9:30 a.m. The fun run will begin at 9 a.m. and will start and end in the Barrow County Recreation Department. The fee is $20 up until Dec. 7 and $25 thereafter. Those who register by Dec. 7 will be guaranteed a T-shirt. The registration closing date is Dec. 18.

Road Atlanta will close out the year with one more run

by NASA Dec 6-8. NASA is dedicated to giving amateur drivers a chance to compete on various tracks while putting on a great show for sports enthusiasts. Camping is allowed. Tickets will be on sale for $10 at the gate for members. A driving school will be offered for teenagers.

For more information, visit roadatlanta.com or call them at 1-800-849-RACE. Also visit www.nasa-se.com.

Jackson County Parks and Recreation has a busy schedule this weekend on the hardwood. All games this weekend are preseason matchups. West Jackson Vickery will take on East Jackson Dalton at 6 p.m. WJ Lewis will take on East Jackson Poole at 7 p.m. WJ Zimmer will challenge WJ Giroux at 8 p.m. and WJ Ledford will square off against EJ Tolbert at 9 p.m. All of those games are for the 12U boys’ team. For more information, including schedules for multiple teams, visit jacksonrec.com or call 706-367-6350.

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“We owned the third quarter,” Stephens said. “The defense stood up (Friday) and showed what this program is all about.”

Momentum in hand, Lamar County put the game away in the fourth quarter, capping drives with an 8-yard touchdown run by Lance Austin and 39-yard

by Lawrence Austin that placed the Trojans ahead 3517 with 5:16 to play, forcing the Dragons to abandon the run.

Lance Austin rushed for 81 yards on 14 carries while Lawrence Austin had 148 yards on 19 carries.

“They used their athletes and got their athletes some space,” Hall said. “We knew going in that we were going to play just about a perfect ball game.”

The Dragons controlled the ball in the first half, running 48 offensive plays to the Trojans 15. That plowed the way for Dragons, who showcased a power-running attack of its own with two touchdowns and a field goal on four of its drives.

An Austin Pankevich field goal cut an early Lamar County lead to 7-3, and Hill hailed in a pass from Shirreffs to answer Lamar’s second touchdown of the game, an 18-yard run by Lance Austin.

Lamar County had earlier drawn first blood when Quay Searcy ran back a Shirreffs pass 46 yards for a 7-0 lead on the first Jefferson drive of the game.

Trailing 14-10, Jefferson drove downfield again, getting into the end zone on a 2-yard plunge by Isaiah Blake on a drive kept alive by a personal foul against the Trojans. Blake rushed 23 times for 118 yards with Jackson carrying the ball 21 times for 108 yards.

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Quarterback Evan Shirreffs will return to the team next season as a senior with the hopes of bringing home one more state title before he graduates.

Shirreffs was sidelined earlier this year due to an injury.

Lady Hawks win Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Head coach Ashley Phillips got to see exactly what his new offense can do for the Lady Hawks as the Mill Creek High School basketball team won the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament held at Jefferson High School.

The Hawks opened with a win over Franklin County and cruised to a 45-13 win over Berkmar High School.

In the title game, the Lady Hawks defeated a Chestatee team that had just seven losses a year ago. MCHS pulled out a 4746 win in overtime.

Mill Creek doesn’t have one dominant scorer; therefore, they get each one of their players involved and it paid off in

the tournament as three Lady Hawks scored in double figures. Meredith Schulte was named the tournament MVP and Phillips was named to the AllTournament team.

“Meredith Schulte and Madison Phillips played really well. Each was a leading scorer for a game and they both scored 11 points in the championship game,” said Phillips.

“Also Meredith and Madison contributed with rebounds, assists, steals and excellent defense. Shannon McCrosson and Kathleen Haxton were steady performers and Ashley Gayle did a great job in the post.”

As of right now, the Hawks seem to be ahead defensively but Phillips noted there were times

where they were efficient on both sides of the ball.

“Our defense seems to be ahead of our offense early in the season but we had stretches where the offense was very fluid and the ball movement was impressive,” said Phillips.

“We just need more consistency on offense.”

As usual, celebrating a win in AAAAAA doesn’t last long. While Phillips says he is proud of his team’s performance, he knows his players have yet to scratch the surface of a very competitive region.

“It was a great to start [the season] with three wins but we don’t have to time to relish the championship win for too long as we entered region play this week,” said Phillips. “It will be rugged as always.”

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From left to right: Meredith Schulte (22) was named the tournament’s Most Vaulable Player and is a junior for the Lady Hawks. Shannon McCrosson attempts a shot over a Lady Bulldog from North Gwinnett last year. McCrosson was also a valuable asset to the team’s tourney win.

Taylor, Turpin leading the charge for Jefferson

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS

lwilliams@clickthepaper.com

Doug Chellew The Paper

From left to right: Satchel Turpin and Tay Taylor played a major role for the Dragons last year as juniors. They bring back much needed experience for a Jefferson team looking to make a deep run in the postseason this year.

The Jefferson High School boys’ basketball team didn’t have to wait until region play to be tested. Three fiery competitors in the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament challenged Jefferson on its home court but they prevailed in two close games, eventually finishing second overall behind St. Pius X. “St. Pius X was our toughest competitor. Though not unbeatable, they ran [their] offense to perfection and caught our mistakes as well. We played them well but ran out of energy in the second half,” said Satchel Turpin.

JHS opened its season in dramatic fashion with an overtime win over Oconee County 70-67. Shortly after, they celebrated a big win over AAAAAA Parkview High School 66-65. Against Parkview, Jefferson’s Tay Taylor scored 23 points and Turpin scored 22.

Against Oconee County, Taylor scored 21 points and Turpin finished the night with a double-double in 18 points and 15 rebounds.

“Our teammates have done a good job of giving us the ball when we are in position to score. Also, the team’s effort as a whole has really been inspirational,” said Turpin. “Everyone is always excited and positive.”

Turpin cited a change of pace down the court as one of the improvements the team has made. Getting the ball into the hands of the right players at the right

time has paid off and with a few players out, Turpin said he feels as though the veterans should carry the load.

“We have practiced really hard at pushing the ball up the court. Roc Young did a very good job of that in the tournament. He has good vision of the court and sees who he needs to pass the ball to.

His timing is very good on that as well,” said Turpin.

“We have a few guys on the team that play football so Tay and I, especially in late game situations, have had a strong drive to score when needed,” he continued.

Turpin has found his groove in two of the most important facets of the game although he’d already developed a strong skill set in putting points on the board.

“I’m becoming more consistent in scoring and rebounding. There is no such thing as being ‘good enough’ to the point where you don’t have to keep improving,” Turpin said.

For Satchel, repeating as the region champion is a no-brainer. The Dragons finished last year with a 19-10 record and went 7-1 in region play. They went on a six-game win streak before an early exit in the first round of the state playoffs ended its season.

“We have a certain intensity that can get us there. Our goal as a team is to make a deep run in the playoffs as well and contend for a state title. Last year, we were upset by Kendrick; it’s my job as well as the other seniors to make sure that doesn’t happen again,” said Turpin.

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Avoid tears in Santa photos The holiday season means it’s time once again for parents to take their youngsters to visit Santa Claus. Pictures with little boys and girls lining up in their dress clothes with Santa are a holiday tradition, and youngsters are often anxious for their chances to share their Christmas gift wishes with the jolly man in red.

But as integral as such photo sessions are to the holiday season, parents know they are one crying fit or meltdown away from having this tradition turn into trouble. After waiting in long lines to see Santa, it’s understandable when everyone’s patience starts to wear thin. The combination of antsy children and aggravated adults could set off a chain reaction that culminates in tear-stained cheeks and a sullied holiday memory. Pictures with Santa can go much more smoothly when you employ the following tips.

• Prep children. While kids may love the idea of Santa, youngsters face to face with a man in a red suit and a big, white beard may be nervous. Begin talking up Santa a few months before Christmas, mentioning how nice and friendly he is.

Gauge how kids act around costumed performers at fairs, circuses and birthday parties and help them grow accustomed to people in costumes. If costumes elicit screams of horror, wait another year before seeing Santa.

• Visit during off-peak hours. Weekends and evenings are the busiest times to visit Santa. This means long lines and longer wait times. Instead of dealing with the masses, try to get to the mall when the doors first open. Otherwise, let the children skip a day of school and visit during the week when the lines are shorter.

• Consider another venue. Many different places of business host events where kids can meet Santa. Families may be able to share a meal with Santa at a restaurant or visit him at a nursery while selecting Christmas trees. A different environment may be less intimidating to children and take the pressure off waiting in line in a busy mall.

• Go well-fed. There’s little worse than waiting in line and doing so hungry.

Hunger pangs can turn even the most placid child into a menace. Pack snacks to enjoy while waiting. Opt for items that will not stain lips and teeth or drip onto clothing.

• Make it a family photo.

Sometimes the only way to entice a little one to take a picture with Santa is to provide some added security.

Dress your best and be prepared to have to step in and cozy up to Santa to ensure your child is all smiles.

BY HIS HANDS

Clothing ministry seeking space to continue community outreach

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

Dave Scheel uses his hands in his work and in his volunteer work, and, in his heart, he says he knows By His Hands clothing ministry continues to touch the lives of families in the community.

And it’s a ministry he hopes to continue if he can find an alternative location or secure a mobile trailer that can meet the needs of the ministry which obtained 501(c) 3 status just four weeks after the paperwork was submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. That in itself is miraculous.

The clothing outreach has been operating from New Community Church since May of 2008 when the church hosted a job fair and youth yard sale. Even after that successful event when many hurting families were helped, Scheel said there were hundreds of bags of clothing remaining.

After he and his wife, Tiffany, had the same dream during the same week, they agreed God was directing them to build a clothing ministry and give away clothing. It was another miracle that began with 4,000 items of clothing. The inventory has remained sufficient to meet community needs thanks to generous donations.

Scheel knew the situation some families were experiencing in the economic downturn and he wanted to help. His daughter, Bethany, also helps with the ministry.

After losing his mid-level management job in corporate America due to changes in the laws governing the oxygen industry, Scheel had some time on his hands. He had worked for the third largest oxygen company in the state but the job for which he was trained, FDA/DOT compliance officer, became obsolete. His company took care of him with a compensation package but he

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Dave Scheel is reaching out to the community in hopes of locating space for continuation of By His Ministry, which provides free clothing to anyone with a need. With the January relocation of New Community Church into space in the Lawson Funeral Home facility, a new home is needed for the clothing ministry.

Holiday shopping season showcases local business

By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone, which means our minds are on all things Christmas – the music, the lights, the family time and the gift-giving. For many, gift-giving is easy and enjoyable, but it can be a daunting task for some.

Luckily, our community is chock-full of places to find gifts for friends and loved ones – no need for a trip to Buford or Athens. It’s also important to support local businesses as well, so be sure to shop around in the area before heading to one of the ever-popular superstores for Christmas presents.

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Chateau Elan Winery greets visitors with a large Christmas tree made from bottles of wine when you enter the chateau for a tour of the winery or a meal. Above: Kristi’s Country Store has shopping items including homemade soaps and bath salts, vintage-style eats and even lunch.

Small Business Saturday follows Black Friday

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Turn a visit with Santa into a pleasant experience for children of all age.

In spite of a shorter shopping season and challenging economic environment, Small Business Saturday helped jump start the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the country.

According to the second installment of the 2013 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, released by the National Federation of

Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express, consumer awareness of Small Business Saturday jumped to 71 percent from 67 percent during the same period a year ago. Of those aware, 46 percent said they shopped on Small Business Saturday.

This year, consumers who were aware of Small Business Saturday reported spending $5.7 billion with independent merchants on the day,

an increase of 3.6 percent from a strong $5.5 billion in 2012.

“In an uncertain economy, America’s small businesses have remained a beacon — creating good jobs and supporting the families they employ and the communities around them,” said NFIB CEO Dan Danner. “We are very pleased that so many Americans sought to give back by shopping small this Small Business Saturday.”

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Brown and Sellers set for Dancing with the Stars – Jackson County Paul Brown and Kim danced professionally with Sellers are the fourth Ruth Mitchell’s company and team competing in the the Atlanta Ballet’s Youth AsJan. 25 “Dancing with the sembly. She has performed Stars – Jackson County and been critically acclaimed Style” show at the Jefferin many featured roles and son Civic Center. solos including three at the PicPaul has been voluncolo Spoleto international arts teering with Habitat for festival of Charleston. In 1991 Humanity for 18 years and she portrayed Frida Kahlo has been the director of in a film which was shown at the Jackson County Habithe American Film Institute’s tat for Humanity program American Film Festival in Los for a little over a year. He Angeles. is a retired Fire Captain/ With her experience and exParamedic and a Disaster Paul Brown and Kim Sellers pertise, she and Paul are sure to Responder for the Ameri- will dance for Habitat for “build” a great routine. can Red Cross.

Humanity at the Jackson Paul and Kim are supporting Married to wife, Sally, County Art Council’s Danc- the Jackson County Habitat for Paul has two daughters, Humanity because both believe ing with the Stars event at that everyone should have actwo stepsons at the University of Georgia and the Jefferson Civic Center. cess to decent, affordable housthree grandchildren plus ing. Many studies have shown one on the way. He enjoys that a stable home environment “low-impact” camping – improves health, performance napping before the fire. at work and school, and helps Paul says that in his people become more producown mind he is a “dancer tive members of society. extraordinaire”, but fears If you vote for Paul and Kim, that to those watching , he half of the funds will go to supis a “dancing fool.” port Jackson County’s Habitat The dancer and instrucfor Humanity and half will tor who will help Paul go to help the Jackson County achieve “dancer extraorArts Council. Go to the JCAC dinaire” status, is Kim Sellwebsite, www.jacksoncountyers. artscouncil.com and follow Kim opened Commerce the directions to vote for your School of Dance with her favorite team. You can follow husband, Trent, in 1995. the progress of the dance teams The school was voted “Best on our Facebook page, Dancing Dance Lessons” by the with the Stars – Jackson County Jackson Herald, Commerce News and Style!

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MCHS to host Robin Hood’s merry band ‘The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood’ will be performed Dec. 6-7 at the theatre Mill Creek High School will present “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” Dec. 6 and 7 in the school’s theater.

According to director and theater teacher Katherine Alexander, the play is “frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of a beloved classic.

“This time around our legendary hero finds himself surrounded by slightly skewed versions of the original story’s characters,” said Alexander.

The performance features a damsel in distress, a scheming sheriff and a wannabe monarch who share the stage with Robin and his spoon-wielding band of Merry Men. This large cast features senior Cody Ashfield as Robin; sophomore Emily Brown as Lady Marian and junior Alex Galucki as Prince John.

These familiar characters are joined by senior Victoria Parker as a town’s girl who manages to make her way into every scene.

“The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood” will be performed in the Mill Creek auditorium at 7 p.m. The

school is located at 4400 Braselton Highway, in Hoschton.

Advance tickets are available through the Mill Creek Drama website, www.millcreekdrama.com, serviced

by Seat Yourself. Tickets are also available at the door.

Will Scarlet - Megan Scordato (11th) Allan Adale - Brad McGrew (11th) Little John - Reece Sharp (10th grade) Lady in Waiting - Ciara Brown (12th grade) Fawining Ladies - Ashly King (11) Jordan Levine (10th) Spencer Linton (11th) Clayton Schuetz (10th) Kierstynn Schulze (10th) Taylor Stringfield (10th) Merry Men/Women - Jessie Franczi (10th) Rachel Hall (10th) Erin Henry (11th) Alex King (10th) Jacob Minor (10th) Jack Sharp (10th)

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The cast of “Fools” include, L-R: Chuck Miller as Dr. Zubritsky, Abigail Timms at Sophia Zubritsky, Isaiah Thompson as Snetsky, Lindsay Starnes as Mishkin, Josh Sirmans as Leon Tolchinsky, Judy Davis as Lenya Zubritsky, John Aquino as Magistrate and Olivia Smith as Yenchna. Not pictured: Kat Marie Mitchell as Slovitch and Ethan Strong as Count Gregor.

Jefferson Community Theatre readies for ‘Fools’ The Jefferson Community Theatre will be performing Neil Simon’s hit play “Fools” as its first production of 2014.

The play is about a teacher named Leon Tolchinsky who recently landed a terrific teaching job in an idyllic Russian hamlet.

But when he arrives he finds people sweeping dust from the stoops back into their houses and people milking upside down to get more cream. The town has been cursed with Chronic Stupidity for 200 years and Leon’s job is to break the curse. No one tells him that if he stays over 24 hours and fails to

break the curse, he too becomes Stupid. But, he has fallen in love with a girl so Stupid that she has only recently learned how to sit down.

Show dates are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18, and at 2 p.m. for the Sunday, Jan. 19, matinee All shows will be performed at the Jefferson High School William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $10, Seniors for $7 and Thursday only $5. For more information, call 706356-5714 or visit Jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com.

See the ‘Best Pageant Ever’ Don’t miss “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” presented this weekend by Winder-Barrow Community Theatre at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. This much loved play based on the book by Barbara Robinson will present the real meaning of Christmas for all ages.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $5 for children to age 12.

Ages 13 and up are $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Winder Customer Care Center (770-867-3106) or at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office

at 41 S. Center St., in Winder (770-867-1679).

A portion of the proceeds from this show will be donated to the Barrow County Family Connection which provides Christmas gifts to needy children in Barrow County. If you would like to bring an unwrapped new gift to the show, we will deliver it to Family Connection. Family Connection is a nonprofit group and would love to have any donations you would like to make.

Come and join the holiday fun at the theater. See the WBCT website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

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Teri Jackson’s Free Spirit Felt & Fiber in the Hometown Walk shopping center is connecting with customers who are putting their hands to work to create fiber art and more.

By LEANNE AKIN

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Regina Longabaugh is having a grand opening at her new business on Saturday, just in time for those who bring their children to see Santa at the Hoschton Depot to stop by for some shopping.

This & That variety shop will open Saturday with the open house from noon to 6 p.m. Come and look around, enjoy refreshments including coffee, hot chocolate and pastries and plan to return often.

This & That variety shop is located at 4219 Highway 53 in Hoschton. It’s in front of Frank’s Garage but it’s been transformed after three months of work including painting, redoing the bath and setting up her shop.

Hours of operation will be noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Longabaugh, who is a jeweler since starting S&R Jewelers in 2004, will also be offering real and costume jewelry and offering custom design and jewelry repair. Wedding bands and bridal sets can be custom designed. Her jewelry repair will be available at 50 percent less than at the jewelry store.

She and friend and assistant, Lynn Adams, are anxious for the Hoschton area to have a retail shop where they can purchase gift items and home décor at affordable prices.

“We’ll have great bargains at lower prices, and most of the merchandise is new,” said Longabaugh.

Clothing is good quality and is priced below Goodwill prices. Some used items are also available. While she got her inspiration from the excitement people get from yard sales, merchandise will be nice.

For example, new cashmere scarves that could be found at the mall for $40 can be purchased for $12.

“We want to offer our customers nice things so they don’t have to drive to the mall to buy a gift,” said Longabaugh.

Keeping those sales tax dollars here will be beneficial for the local community and save shoppers from spend-

Creating passion for felt and more at Free Spirit

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Teri Jackson of Jefferson has turned her passion into a career and opened up Braselton’s first fiber art studio and shop, Free Spirit Felt & Fiber, located at 6750 Highway 53.

Jackson has only been felting for approximately two years and realized that she wanted to take things a bit further after ordering a kit to make her own little felted Easter eggs. She was hooked after that project and the wheels in her head began to turn. Jackson eventually became an advanced felter -- she started felting ornaments, pocket books, clothing, masks, animals and, her personal favorite, dolls. She even took second place in the Georgia Piedmont Arts Council’s 3-D artwork competition for a peculiar doll named Zandar from Zocor.

There are several dolls on display in the shop that she’s made -- they even have life stories.

After becoming an expert felter, Jackson started out with a felting website and was soon inspired to open her own shop, which happened in September. She had the online shop for a year and a half and eventually decided

that an actual store would be a grand idea.

“Shortly after I opened my website, I had thoughts about opening my own shop.

I made that happen and included more types of fiber art. I was led to Braselton because of the variety of art shops and influence in the area which meant the residents of this city had an interest in being artistic,” said Jackson. She also sold a variety of her work at the Braselton Gallery and was able to familiarize herself with other art lovers in the community.

Jackson was initially attracted to Hometown Shopping Center because of the variety of places, including a bead shop. A nice selection of art options can only benefit residents of Jackson County and beyond.

Serving the community is one of Jackson’s most important goals. She strives to educate Braselton and the surrounding area about traditional fiber arts so these art forms do not expire. She is thrilled to grow her business while bringing happiness to her customers and employees, which has been a success so far.

Lisa Reichenberg, Jackson’s multi-faceted teacher, has worked with fibers since

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Continued from 3B Kristi’s Country Store is one of Braselton’s newest shops that offers a lot of homemade goodness for affordable prices. According to Stacy, one of the store’s employees, the handmade ornaments have been extremely popular this year.

“It seems like a lot of people are downsizing lately, so people are buying smaller and more practical gifts,” she said.

The wax warmers and bits have also been selling quickly, especially because there are 20 aromas to choose from. Other popular items are Kristi’s handmade soaps and bath salts, vintage kitchen towels with recipes printed on them, paintings, jams, jellies, candies, and gift certificates. Gift baskets are also available where customers can choose what they want to include. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/KristisCountry-Store.

Right next door to Kristi’s is Elements A Day Spa, a new spa that offers affordable and absolutely wonderful massages and facials.

Owner Cheri Winham Huff is passionate about what she does and is ready to serve the community this holiday season.

“We offer gift certificates that will make an excellent Christmas present. Our prices are affordable and we have that local, hometown

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My Gift Store offers an assortment of holiday ornaments and year-round ideas for decor and gifts. touch that everyone loves.

We strive to get to know the residents of our community and want them to have the best experience at Elements,” she said.

Huff has several handmade soaps, special sandals, aromatherapy items, soy and coconut candles for sale as well available at the spa. Visit the spa’s page on at www.facebook.com/mygiftstorebraselton.

My Gift Store in Braselton is also packed full of unique items that will be sure to please a loved one for Christmas. Owner Sandy Maresca currently has Mark Roberts’ fairies and elves that are selling quickly. She also has Dear Foams slippers available that would make a perfect Christmas gift that keeps “toes nice and toasty,” Maresca said. There are also lots of candles, holiday statues, home decor and more.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/mygift-

she was 4. Reichenberg, along with Jackson, knits, crochets, spins, weaves, felts and quilts. The two make an excellent team and continually push each other in a positive way. In fact, Reichenberg influenced Jackson to branch out into the different types of fiber art that are available at Free Spirit Felt & Fiber. They have both learned a lot from each other and are eager to teach others what they know.

Free Spirit Felt & Fiber offers several classes for all levels of fiber artists – knit, crochet, tat, felt, spin, weave, Kumihimo, and Temari, both of which are Japanese arts. Quilt classes are coming soon. These workshops are available Monday through Sunday and are scheduled on the student’s time, so call to make an appointment.

Most classes are two hours, exceptions being weaving and spinning.

For more general information and pricing, call 706-654-1315 or visit www. freespiritfelts.com. Jackson keeps up with a Facebook page with updates and photos, so visit www.facebook. com/freespiritfelts and be sure to “like” her page. The store’s e-mail address is freespiritfelts@windstream.net.

storebraselton For the outdoorsman or outdoorswoman in your life, TSG Outdoors in Hoschton offers plenty. Owner Shannon Sell says the Ruger 1022 rifle has been a popular gift lately. The store is packed full of some of the best outdoor products, including apparel, more firearms, hunting gear, fishing gear and more. It is also a great place to pick up stocking stuffers.

Check TSG Outdoors’ Facebook page at www.facebook. com/tsgoutdoors for more information.

Other local businesses in the area offer gift certificates that will certainly make great Christmas gifts -- House of Clay, Free Spirit Felt & Fiber, Cache Salon & Spa, Platinum Salon, The Ivy Cottage, Braselton Gallery and more.

Lastly, don’t forget Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. They have several holiday specials available that are sure to please a friend or loved one -- Saison Festive Package, Silent Night Package, Happy Spaliday Package, as well as a few New Year’s packages. You can even purchase $10 tours for a group and call to make it a festive tour with wine-tasting for an outing. For more information, call 678-425-0900.

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Regina Longabaugh is opening This & That variety shop this weekend with an open house event on Saturday.

ing gas money unncessarily. Longabaugh said she hopes people will begin to think about the importance of supporting their local small businesses.

Home décor and crystal serving pieces, throws, tapestries, purses and other accessories are available, and inventory will be every-changing.

She has a table where all items will sell for 50 cents.

For example, children can select candy dishes that can be filled with candy to give as a teacher’s gift.

Once the Christmas holiday season is a wrap, Longabaugh will plan for an after-Christmas sale to

make way for spring merchandise.

“I’ll always have seasonal items,” said Longabaugh. “I hope people will come in and see us. It doesn’t cost a penny to look but it’s also the perfect time to do some Christmas shopping.”

This & That also has Christmas decorations.

The black and white New Orleans style sign was hung outside the shop on Monday.

Contact Longabaugh at 404-583-4491. She is moving to the Hoschton area as her husband, John Longabaugh, has opened his law office in Hoschton.

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It is the most insulting thing they could say!

I don’t know why they think it’s great to come back to an empty home, have no one to share your life with, no one to talk to about your good and bad days and no one to hold your hand during hard times.

Their pity is not appreciated. — Not Fooled, in Fresno, Calif.

Dear Not Fooled: Your married friends may not necessarily be feeling sorry for you.

Their reaction may just be a demonstration of the old adage “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.”

Then again, perhaps they are acutely aware of your feelings about being single, and they want to ease your worries.

In either case, a negative attitude — toward your situation or their comments — will only make your predic-

Intimacy involves more than the five senses. It also depends on a creative mind and an open heart.

John Gray ament worse, especially if it chases away your friends, the very people who want to see you happy.

Instead, accept their comments graciously,and then consider what else you can do to change your outlook on relationships, romance and life.

Dear John: What types of compliments are most flattering to men?

Aside from looks or personal things that is. I want to get the attention of someone with whom I work. — Hoping to Be Noticed, in Yonkers, N.Y. Dear Hoping: Both women and men have natural instincts to compliment the opposite sex in ways they would like to be complimented.

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You can also tell him you appreciate the effort he puts into everything he does.

Those are words that are sure to catch the attention of any Martian. Even if he doesn’t react at that moment, words like “admire” stick in his mind.

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Dear John: Does what goes around really come around? I’ve been dumped

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I’m beginning to believe that there is no justice in the dating game. Do women who dump nice guys really get their due later on?

— Kicked to the Curb, in Cleveland, Ohio Dear Kicked: Sure they do, because they miss out on having a relationship with a really nice guy.

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Dear John: My wife has asked for 10 minutes a day of intimate conversation.

When I asked her what she meant, she says she wants me to talk with her on a deeper level than I would talk with someone at work.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS 7G’s Farm is hosting its first ever Mule Day on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Families are invited to ride in buggies around the beautiful farm and enjoy a day of family fun featuring Hewell’s Pottery crafts and clay snowmen for sale. 7G’s Farm is located at 2331 Old Kings Bridge Road in Nicholson.

Hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. sss The Fort Yargo Living History Society invites the public to come out and step back in time for a visit with Jolly Old St. Nicholas, who will welcome children at the Historic Block House at Fort Yargo in Winder from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Each child will receive a treat from St. Nick. sss Jackson County 4-H will be giving away a youth bicycle on Monday, Dec. 16. Stop by the Extension Office in Jefferson to see the bike and to make your donation for a chance to win. For every $1 donation, you will get a ticket that goes into our jar. Last day to purchase tickets is Friday, Dec. 13.

All of the proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the Jackson County 4-H Club. sss The Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 8.

Christmas Tours will be Dec. 9-20. From Monday - Friday, tours are from 9:30-11 a.m.; On Saturdays, tours are from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and on Sundays, tours are from 2-4 p.m.

For groups of 10 or more, call 404-261-1776.

Please note that the Governor’s Mansion is a Toys for Tots drop-off site. sss Fifth Row Center will be presenting “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6-21 at the Sylvia Beard Theatre at the Buford Community Center in Buford. For tickets and information, visit FifthRowCenter.com or call 770-945-6762.

Fifth Row Center is a non-profit, 501c3 community theater group, based in Flowery Branch. sss Downtown in December is Dec. 6 from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Jefferson to kick off the holidays. Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in town. There will be free carriage rides around town sponsored

by Crawford W. Long Museum Association & Main Street Jefferson.

At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the annual Christmas parade, with Braden Knebel and Katie Testement as grand marshals.

See more about the holiday happenings on Page 1A. sss The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center (GPAC) and Pup & Cat Co. will present “Holiday Extravaganza” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The multi-faceted fundraising event will take place at the GPAC cottage located at 1396 Third Ave., in Auburn. Proceeds will support the local arts as well as animals in need.

The star of this ninth annual fundraiser will be the silent auction of elegantly decorated trees, wreaths and gift baskets created and donated by artists, businesses, individuals and organizations from Barrow County and the surrounding area.

Santa will be in attendance to offer children – and pets – a photo opportunity and a visit to share secret wishes.

Pup & Cat Co. will have numerous rescued pets available for adoption during the event.

GPAC will operate a Holiday Gift Shop featuring decorative and gift items created by the members. GPAC President, Kathleen Gill wants to remind everyone that “Art is always the perfect gift.”

For more information or to arrange to donate a gift basket, decorated tree or wreath, call 404-2023044. sss The Civil Air Patrol salutes the men and

women of the armed forces. For seven Decembers now, Civil Air Patrol members nationwide have shown their appreciation to our nation’s veterans by adorning memorials and veterans’ graves with evergreen wreaths.

This event will occur at all national cementeries on Dec. 14 at noon local time. As a key partner in Wreaths Across America. the local C.A.P. Composite Squadron 160 ensures that the sacrifices given of our nation’s soldiers are not forgotten.

Join them on Saturday, Dec.14, at noon at the Alta Vista Cementary in Gainesville and help honor those who have given so much to insure our freedoms. sss Santa’s Holiday Shoppe will be hosted from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Braselton Gallery, located at 36 Frances St., in Braselton. Let the Gallery elves help you find the perfect gift. Call 678-9608977. sss The 12th annual Share the Blessing event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at Winder-Barrow High School, located at 272 N. Fifth Ave., in Winder.

Free services available will include a hot meal, healthcare services, food pantry, Clothes Closet, a toy shop and haircuts.

There will also be information available about other services available in the community.

To volunteer or make donations, contact Towanna Johnson at 678-602-0976 or Albert Johnson at 770-851-2918. sss Relay For Life of Braselton-Hoschton will kick off the 2014 season at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in the Braselton Community Center. A kick off rally will launch the fundraising efforts for the year and you can register a team and get a frirt opportunity to select a campsite for the overnight event set for April 25, 2014, at Hoschton Park. To join a Relay in your community, call 706-543-2240 or visit RelayForLife.org/bhga

Tea Party Patriots meet Dec. 12 in Braselton “Ten reasons why the Common Core Standards are good for Georgia students and educators” will be the topic of the Dec. 12 meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of Jackson County.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Northeast Church in Braselton.

The speaker for the meeting will be a member of the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Office of the Georgia Department of Education. There will be a time for questions and comments from members of the audience.

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Pastor Mobley is Senior Pastor of Living Word Church in Jefferson. He also is the Ward 4 representative

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The Tea Party Patriots is a grassroots group of citizens of Jackson County. It is registered with the National Tea Party Patriots and subscribes to its principles of non-partisanship, limited government, fiscal responsibility and free-market economics. The meetings are open to the public.

Northeast Church is located at 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton, in the Braselton Tech Center off Exit 129 of Interstate 85 at Highway 53.

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Dave Scheel checks the donation bin located behind New Community Church.

Below, he organizes donations which continue to come in to help meet the community’s need for clothing.

BY HIS HANDS Continued from 3B

spent two months looking for a comparable job that wasn’t to be had.

He began working parttime doing something he loves – being a pizza chef. There is something about making dough from scratch, he says.

“Getting to have fun while working is really a treat,” said Scheel, who works at Johnny’s Pizza in Jefferson. His employer, Chet Holliday, graciously allows him the time off to manage the clothing ministry which will wrap up at its New Community Church space this month as the church prepares to relocate in January to another gathering place.

“We provide clothing to everyone who asks regardless of their level of need and without financial restrictions. We welcome everyone to stop by and find what they need,” said Scheel, who plans to shut down the By His Hands website unless sponsorship comes forward. He says he thinks the ministry’s funds can be better directed elsewhere but he would welcome a donor for continuation of the site’s presence.

In addition to monetary donations, quality, used clothing is utilized, and colorful collection boxes are making it easier for donors to make drop-offs.

All donations are tax deductible.

Donations can be made during operating hours or by appointment as needed.

The ministry also extends beyond the community as a medical group from Texas went to Columbia last summer, taking with them more than 1,000 pounds of clothing for the needy made available through

By His Hands.

Clothing unsuitable for further use is donated to Peace Place, a safe shelter to assist battered women of Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties and their chil-

dren as they rebuild their lives, independently and free of abuse. Peace Place also operates a thrift store, and the money generated from selling the fabric for making rags pays the building rent.

The clothing need remains locally with people still lining up on the mornings the ministry is open.

As many as 200 people have been served in a day by the ministry.

God is at work, says Scheel, who will have six weeks to prepare for further service. Donations continue to come in, requiring sorting and hanging.

The coming weeks will be a challenge to find a suitable location – perhaps office space – to continue the ministry.

“God led us to start this and it’s pretty apparent we’re supposed to keep doing it,” said Scheel. “Families are so grateful, especially those who kids.”

Since the ministry would be unable to operate from the church’s new location, a donation of space or funding to pay for space is needed. A large enclosed stationary trailer could provide storage for the clothing. Simply having a mobile trailer would not be sufficient as Scheel would not have a truck to pull a trailer.

Scheel can be reached on his cell phone at 706224-7900 or you can contact the church office at 706-658-0300. He can also be contacted by email at dscheel@windspring.net

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